February 09, 2016

peonies on parade, paper clippings & inspired...

Hello! Welcome to day 5 of Papertrey Ink's 9th Anniversary festivities! There are so many beautiful, new products that are being showcased today. My card uses just a few of them...the Peonies on Parade stamp set, dies, and watercolor sheets.

I began with my Peonies on Parade watercolor sheet, and using my LoewCornellWatercolorCakes and water brush, I started adding color.

I used quite a bit of water to create a nice, soft blend, and after my cardstock was dry, I die cut it into scallops using a die from the Vintage Notions Make it Market Kit. I adhered this to my card base which was cut from SweetBlush cardstock and has a strip of MintJulep + WhiteBasics paper down the left side.

I then die cut, stamped, and heat embossed small peonies and their leaves from vellum. My sentiment is from the new Keep it Simple: Easter stamp set and is stamped in Melon Berry ink on a DoubleEndedBanners die.

Comments

Stunning card, Melissa. Your watercolor is beautiful. I love the antique-y feel to the colors. Those coloring pages are just going to have to make their way here - beautiful cards made easy. How can a girl go wrong?! :)